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BF07 FZR

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

176,909 mi
Last recorded176,909 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF07 FZR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 176,909 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2025 176,909 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Oct 2024 172,136 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2024 172,134 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 167,190 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear heat sheild loose

under tray ffitted

Fail 3 Oct 2023 167,190 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower rear play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower rear has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear heat sheild loose

under tray ffitted

Pass 3 Sep 2022 160,879 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2021 157,300 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2020 152,347 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

wipers poor

Fail 19 May 2020 152,347 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

wipers poor

Pass 11 Apr 2019 147,468 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Rear inner brake disc faces heavily corroded

hand/foot brake has long travel

rear coil springs corroded and covered in underseal unable to inspect fully

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed making inspection difficult

Fail 10 Apr 2019 147,464 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

rear coil springs corroded and covered in underseal unable to inspect fully

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed making inspection difficult

Pass 6 Mar 2018 142,499 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 138,332 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides rears (3.6.B.2c)

both sides rear coil springs corroded

undertrays and outer sill covers fitted

Fail 6 Mar 2017 138,309 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides rears (3.6.B.2c)

both sides rear coil springs corroded

undertrays and outer sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2016 133,452 miles

rear brakes starting to bind.

slight inbalance front brakes.

handbrake leaver release warning switch needs adjustment or repair.

heavy corrosion to rear coil springs.

Fail 4 Mar 2016 133,417 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Front tyres have cuts in outer sidewall

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 127,350 miles

All four tyres very close to legal limits.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake discs worn & corroded.

Plastic sills fitted.

Rear brake discs corroding.

Rear coil springs corroded.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Mar 2015 127,283 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All four tyres very close to legal limits.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake discs worn & corroded.

Plastic sills fitted.

Rear brake discs corroding.

Rear coil springs corroded.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Mar 2014 107,822 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 83,574 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 63,390 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 50,859 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 39,595 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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BF07 FZR is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2007 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 79,646 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BF07 FZR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 19 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BF07 FZR is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 March 2007.

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